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The Dental Lab Expert – 2022: the year of ups and downs

Ashley Byrne, the Dental Lab Expert, reflects on the trials and tribulations of 2022 and what the industry needs to…

Laboratory

Dentists ‘growing more optimistic’ over NHS contract reforms

Around 70% of the dental profession still expect profits to grow this year, with goodwill values remaining high. This is…

Dentistry

Bridging the gap – how to thrive in dentistry

Bhavin Patel explains why moving out of your comfort zone is crucial to development in dentistry. It’s been a while…

Young Dentist

Total Orthodontics – early interceptive treatment: when to refer

This month Zaid Esmail, a specialist orthodontist at Total Orthodontics, part of Bupa Dental Care, discusses which patients would benefit…

Orthodontics

Britain’s dumbest dentist caught on CCTV?

After ‘Britain’s dumbest dentist’ was caught on CCTV attempting to steal an award-winning dental website, Digimax states that there’s an…

Private Practice

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 17 December 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental therapist struggling ‘to keep…

Dentistry

New Zealand bans cigarettes for future generations

New Zealand has passed legislation that will gradually phase in a tobacco ban from next year. The law, which was…

Oral health

Future of Dentistry Summit 3: in pictures

Last week, we got together with leading figures and influencers in dentistry to discuss what the future of dentistry looks…

Dentistry

What does the latest interest rate rise mean for dentistry?

Today, the Bank of England increased its base rate by 0.5 percentage points to 3.5% – the highest rate the…

Dentistry

‘Every time I look in a mirror, it’s a reminder of the domestic abuse I suffered’

A scheme that delivers free dental care to women who have suffered domestic abuse is helping them get their lives…

Dentistry

Dentistry Podcast – Nina Shaffie talks all things orthodontics

We’re back with another episode of the Dentistry Podcast – today, we chat to Nina Shaffie about all things orthodontics. …

Orthodontics

The World Cup – how it’s inspired me in the dental practice

Cosmetic dentist Dr Alaa Ati discusses the lessons she has learned from the World Cup and how they can help…

Dentistry

Beyond the Dental Lab – Deepa Bharakhda

We go Beyond the Dental Lab with Deepa Bharakhda to find out what she likes the most about being a…

Laboratory

Dental professionals did not face increased risk of Covid-19 in practice, study says

Dental staff were not at an increased risk of Covid-19 during the pandemic, according to new Harvard research.  During the…

Dentistry

How could new legislation on flexible working affect dentistry?

Employees are to get the right to request flexible working as soon as they begin a job under new government…

Dentistry

FMC confirms dates for 2023 events!

We can finally reveal all of the dates for our 2023 events! From award shows to exhibitions, have a look…

Dentistry

Dental therapist struggling ‘to keep food on the table’ due to GDC delays

‘It’s been soul destroying’: After missing the GDC registration deadline, a dental therapist has been forced to claim benefits and…

Dentistry

The dos and don’ts of Invisalign promotion days – part two

‘A promotion day can be a catalyst for your business’: This month Bhavin Bhatt offers tips and advice on how…

Orthodontics

Get your financial ducks in a row for 2023

Morna Beattie, specialist dental financial adviser for Wesleyan Financial Services, shares her top financial planning areas to address to get…

Dentistry Scotland